US Bridges

SH 36 over Draw

Fair

Callahan County, Texas · 2.95 MI SE of US 283 · Structure no. 080300018103014

Built
1941
84 years old, rebuilt 1959
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
47 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
2,834
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 36 over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying SH 36 over Draw in Callahan County, Texas. It was built in 1941 and reconstructed in 1959, so it is 84 years old, older than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 2,834 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,560 by 2033. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 55.9 mi (90 km).

CarriesSH 36
CrossesDraw
Location2.95 MI SE of US 283
RouteState Highway 36
StateTexas
Coordinates32.21197, -99.35687
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans7
Design loadH 15
Structure length47 ft (14.3 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,834 (2020)
Projected traffic3,560 by 2033
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed55.9 mi (90 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 36 over Draw built?

It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1959.

What condition is SH 36 over Draw in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in February 2023.

How much traffic does SH 36 over Draw carry?

About 2,834 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is SH 36 over Draw?

The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).

Who owns SH 36 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.